Do you have a child in your life who doesn't know Jesus? This simple retelling of the Gospel is the perfect way to introduce them to who He is, what He did for them on the cross, and how to they can have a relationship with Him.
A heartwarming and relatable story about a lonely kid who hears the Story of Jesus for the first time, this brightly illustrated book will engage your child's imagination, emotions, and spiritual needs.
From the kindness of Miss Carole, to the unconditional love of the Savior, your child will encounter the truth and grace of God in this captivating rendition of the Greatest Story ever told.
Recommended for kids age 6 or 7 and up, this book is a great tool for both introducing a child to God for the first time, or reminding them of His love for the hundredth time. Boy or girl, young or old, we all need the reminder that when God authors our Story, everything will turn out okay in the end.
(Please Note: For younger children, please see "The Story for Pre-K" by Stephanie Weaver, a simplified version of the same story and indented for kids age 2-5.)
Book summary:
Austin has had a bad day. Life is so unfair! His parents are fighting, his sister is a pest, and nothing ever seems to go well at school. But just when Austin feels like the whole world is against him, he meets a kind neighbor who shares with him the best Story ever told. Captivated by Miss Carole's caring heart and her incredible story, Austin discovers that there is Someone who loves him, who died for him, and who will always be there for him when life gets hard.
Weaver, Stephanie: - Stephanie Weaver is a children's ministry enthusiast who is passionate about teaching kids God's Word, God's character, and God's love. Her desire is to connect kid's hearts with the heart of God. When a nearly fatal suicide attempt left her with several physical disabilities including the loss of her voice, writing children's books became a wonderful new avenue for her to continue to teach the kids she loves so dearly, about the loving and faithful God who saved her life and gave her a second chance to live victoriously in Christ. She wants her books to inspire hope and bring encouragement to kids struggling with their own hurt and brokenness. Having grown up as a missionary's kid overseas in Guatemala and Papua New Guinea, she is passionate about missions and considers herself to be a missionary to the world's largest unreached people group: KIDS!
Wyse, Michaela: - Words are like diamonds that are meant to be treasured. They are precious, illuminating the imagination which colors our minds. Michaela Wyse began transforming words into images as a child of missionaries in Bosnia, and has continued to do so while living in Colorado, Haiti, and the Carolinas. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities, with a focus in International Community Development, and a Master of Arts degree in Counseling at Columbia International University. Working as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, she integrates art into therapy and is passionate about the renewal of the heart and mind!
